Alex C. Riley
Albany,OR
Summary
Enthusiastic early childhood educator, committed to helping young children develop emotional, social, and educational skills. Familiar with developmentally appropriate activities including play-based and Montessori methods and experienced with providing nurturing environments conducive to learning. Promote physical, emotional, and social health.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Preschool Teacher
YMCA of the East Bay Head Start
03.2024 - 07.2024
- Facilitated group play activities that encouraged collaboration among students
- Provided individual attention to each student as needed throughout the day
- Assisted in providing a safe and secure environment for children
- Led story time sessions
Afterschool Teacher
Neighborhood Afterschool Program
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Assisted with activities including: music, arts & crafts, and outside activities
- Supervised a group of 8-10 children in an after school program setting
Summer Camp Counselor
YMCA, Albany
06.2023 - 07.2023
- Assisted with the planning and execution of daily activities for campers
- Encouraged positive behavior among campers through role modeling and reinforcement techniques
- Provided guidance and support to campers in a safe, encouraging environment
- Supervised children during outdoor play and field trips
Assistant Preschool Teacher
Hummingbird Montessori Preschool
05.2022 - 07.2023
- Led group activities
- Facilitated music and art projects
- Supported lead teacher
- Performed general housekeeping duties such as tidying up classrooms after activities
- Provided and served healthy snacks to children
Education
Diploma -
Albany High School
06.2021
Associate Teacher's Permit - Early Childhood Education
Merritt Community College
Skills
- Certified in First Aid and CPR
- Certified Mandated Reporter
- Sensitivity and empathy for children including those with special needs
- Music activities for children
- Arts and crafts aptitude
- Activity Planning
- Child Safety Procedures
- Classroom Management
- Certified in Early Childhood Education
- Special Needs Support
- Calm and patient
- Bilingual in Mandarin
Relevant Unpaid Work Experience
Albany High School- Adaptive Physical Education Aide
9/2017-6/2019
- Assisted adaptive physical education teacher in managing youth with special education needs before and during class
- Supported students during physical education class including biking, running, bowling, and roller skating
- Assisted with set up and clean up of equipment and other materials
Community Service Volunteer Work
- Blue Glove Crew, Albany/Berkeley; pick up litter to beautify Solano and San Pablo Avenues (2024)
- Rebuilding Together, Berkeley; cleaned, painted and helped build shelter for unhoused individuals (2021)
- Catholic Worker Homeless Breakfast, Berkeley; served a hot breakfast to unhoused individuals (2019-2021)
- Chaparral House, Berkeley; provided visits with service animals to frail and elderly residents (2018-2020)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Preschool Teacher
YMCA of the East Bay Head Start
03.2024 - 07.2024
Afterschool Teacher
Neighborhood Afterschool Program
08.2023 - 12.2023
Summer Camp Counselor
YMCA, Albany
06.2023 - 07.2023
Assistant Preschool Teacher
Hummingbird Montessori Preschool
05.2022 - 07.2023
Diploma -
Albany High School
Associate Teacher's Permit - Early Childhood Education
Merritt Community College
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